BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 17. Uzbek Energy
Minister met with Chief Executive Officer of UAE-based Masdar to
discuss expanding cooperation in renewable energy.
This was reflected in a statement by the Ministry of Energy of
Uzbekistan, on the sidelines of the fifth Tashkent International
Investment Forum, following the meeting between Uzbek Energy
Minister Jurabek Mirzamakhmudov and Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, Chief
Executive Officer of UAE-based Masdar.
The two sides reviewed the progress of joint renewable energy
projects in Uzbekistan and discussed further expansion of strategic
cooperation in the energy sector, including new investment
initiatives.
Officials highlighted Masdar’s growing role in Uzbekistan’s
green energy development. To date, projects implemented with the
company’s participation include five solar power plants with a
total capacity of 1,247 megawatts, a 500-megawatt wind power plant,
and a 63-megawatt energy storage system supplying clean electricity
to households and industries.
"At the same time, construction of a 300-MW solar photovoltaic
power plant is proceeding at a rapid pace in the Kashkadarya
Region." the statement said
The talks included an exchange of views on new renewable energy
projects, expansion of energy storage systems, introduction of
advanced technologies and strengthening of long-term investment
cooperation.
At the conclusion of the meeting, both sides agreed to continue
close cooperation to ensure the timely and high-quality completion
of ongoing projects and to elevate the partnership to a new
level.
